University of Ottawa

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for various Indigenous scholarships and bursaries at the University of Ottawa based on your financial need. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount for these awards — contact University of Ottawa to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. Since these are bursaries and scholarships, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student with demonstrated financial need who is pursuing a degree at the University of Ottawa, specifically those in Law, Social Sciences, or any other faculty. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask University of Ottawa how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask University of Ottawa during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed for most of these, though some are marked as renewable entrance scholarships. If you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with University of Ottawa what you need to maintain to keep the funding. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate, Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying Law, Social Sciences — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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